Heartfelt tributes have poured in for veteran Godalming Town Football Club president Bill Kyte who sadly died in hospital at the weekend after serving the club he loved for more than 57 years.

Fans and opponents were due to observe a poignant minute's silence for 98-year-old Mr Kyte, who was affectionately known as "Mr Godalming Town", ahead of Tuesday's (February 6) match against Knaphill .

Mr Kyte passed away in the presence of his three daughters at Royal Surrey County hospital on Sunday (February 4) according to friend and colleague, Godalming FC vice president David Allen.

Fans received the news via Twitter on Monday (February 5) when the club wrote: "We would like to let everyone know that club president Bill Kyte sadly passed away last night."